The Oyo State Government has opened the rehabilitated Eleyele-Water road in Ibadan, highlighting the State’s drive toward infrastructure renewal and urban development.

The road was opened today by the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Hon. Busoye Ogunlade.

Ogunlade, speaking in Ibadan during the opening emphasised the pivotal role of transportation infrastructure in driving economic growth and improving the quality of life in Oyo State.

He said the road will ease traffic on the Eleyele-Sango road, saying it will serve as a diversion for those heading towards Ologuneru road.

According to the Chairman, the Agency facilitated the repair of deteriorated asphalt sections of the road, stating that the repair work took about a week.

“The Eleyele-Water road was completed this year, and today, we are delighted to open it for the use of the people living in this axis. Presently, the Oyo State Government is embarking on a massive rehabilitation of roads which encompasses the rehabilitation and upgrading of 4 strategically important roads: Zion plaza-Olusoji; Eleyele-Water; Bashorun Oluwo-nla, and Agbowo roads,” he added.

Ogunlade noted that the upgrade on Eleyele-Water road would reduce travel time, minimise flooding, and boost property and business values in the axis.

He also called for community involvement in maintaining the roads to ensure their durability.

Hon. Busoye Ogunlade commended stakeholders and residents for their support and reaffirmed Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to infrastructure development.

E-signed:

Prince Dotun Oyelade,

Commissioner for Information and Orientation,

Oyo State.

The Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA has begun the second phase of repair on Zion plaza-Olusoji avenue linking Alao-Akala expressway, Ibadan.

OYSROMA would also work on the drainage problem in the areas designated for repairs.

According to Mr. Busoye Ogunlade, Chairman, OYSROMA, first phase of the repair of Zion Plaza- Olusoji Avenue linking Alao Akala Expressway way was executed in June 2024.

Ogunlade said the new repairs will bring hope of relief to the residents and commuters.

The Chairman maintained that desilting work has begun on drainage to put an end to traffic gridlock and ameliorate the plights of road users.

“We desilted the existing drains on that road and cut the bad portions of road,” he added.

“We are looking at having an Oyo State with zero potholes, with clearly defined outcomes of smooth roads, that will aid our socio-economic development,” Ogunlade said.

Ogunlade, who applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his swift approval of the repairs on roads, stated that the agency considered the second phase of the road, due to its deplorable condition.

According to Ogunlade, repairs on the road, will impact businesses and transportation in the area positively.

“Governor Seyi Makinde listens to the cries of the masses. We have been able to assess some roads in bad conditions, and we are starting a massive repair in the State. Presently, our men are at the second phase of Zion Plaza- Olusoji Avenue linking Alao Akala Expressway, doing repair works,” he said.

E-signed:

Media Team,

OYSROMA, Eleyele, Ibadan.